Joao Franca (ex Al Arabi) signs at Real Esteli

Joao Franca

Real Esteli (TBN) landed 26-year old Brazilian 215cm center Joao Franca for new season. He played most recently at Al Arabi in Qatari QBL league. But in two games he did not score anything and had only 4 rebounds. He also played for Ciclista Olimpico de La Banda (La Liga) in Argentinian league.
Franca represented Brazil at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in Valdivia (Chile) nine years ago. His team won Bronze and he had over 1 points per game.
He is a very experienced player. Franca has played also in Argentina (Ameghino), Mexico (Correcaminos and Tijuana Zonkeys), Uruguay (Bigua), Brazil (Flamengo, Botafogo, Rio Claro, UNIFACISA and Flamengo) and Ecuador (Barcelona).
Among many awards he played in the final of Argentinian Liga Argentina in 2023. He was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League Honorable Mention back in 2020.

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